Install the Antenna Using the
WS-MB-WALLEXT01 Extension Bracket Kit
Install the antenna on a wall or a
pole using the WS-MB-WALLEXT01 extension bracket kit for 90 degree tilt.
About this task
The WS-MB-WALLEXT01 (part number 30515)
extension bracket is used to extend the antenna tilt up to 90 degrees, when mounted
on a wall or a pole. The extension bracket supports the following antennas:
The antennas ship with a standard mounting kit that allows for a 70
degree tilt. The wall extension bracket kit is an optional accessory that is
used with the standard mounting kit to increase the antenna tilt, up to 90
degrees. The wall extension kit can only be used with the main mounting
kit.
The following hardware is required for installing the antenna to a wall or to a
pole:
Main mounting kit hardware requirements:
One antenna bracket attachment
One elevation adjustable bracket
One azimuth adjustable bracket
Four ¼ in. – 20 × ¾ carriage bolts
Six ¼ in. – 20 hex nuts
Six ¼ in. – 20 spring lock washers
Six ¼ in. – 20 flat washers
Extension kit hardware requirements:
Two bracket extension for the antenna bracket attachment
One 0.37 in., 3.47 in. long aluminum tube
Three 0.37 in., 2.33 in. long aluminum tube
One ¼ in. – 20 × ½ hex bolt
Procedure
Attach antenna mount bracket to
the back of the antenna using the flat washer, spring lock washer, and hex
nut.
Callout
Description
A
Antenna bracket attachment
B
¼ in. – 20 flat washer
C
¼ in. – 20 spring lock washer
D
¼ in. – 20 hex nut
Tighten the bolt to a torque of
55 in. lbs.
Attach the two bracket extension to the elevation adjustable bracket.
Line up the extension bracket side holes against the side holes on the
elevation adjustable bracket.
Using two ¼ in. – 20 × ¾ carriage bolts, ¼ in. spring lock washers, ¼
in. flat lock washers, and ¼ in. – 20 hex nuts as shown in Bracket extension and aluminum tube placement, attach the extension bracket to the elevation
bracket.
Note
The carriage bolts must run through the aluminum
tubes.
The elevation adjustable bracket is now attached to one end of the
extension bracket.
Attach the other end of the extension bracket to the antenna bracket
attachment.
Align the end holes of
one end of the extension bracket with the end holes on the antenna
bracket attachment.
Place the 2.33 in. long
aluminum tube on the extension bracket and the antenna bracket
attachment end holes.
Using one ¼ in. – 20 × ¾ carriage bolt, ¼ in. spring lock washer, ¼ in.
flat lock washer, and ¼ in. – 20 hex nut, attach the bracket extension
to the antenna bracket.
For wall installations, using the azimuth bracket attachment as a template,
mark and drill four holes.
Attach the elevation adjustable bracket to the azimuth bracket
attachment.
Place the 3.47 in. long aluminum tube on the elevation adjustable
bracket attachment.
Hold the aluminum tube in place and place the azimuth bracket attachment
over the elevation adjustable bracket.
Using one ¼ in. – 20 × ½
hex bolt, ¼ in. spring lock washer, ¼ in. flat lock washer, and ¼ in. –
20 hex nut, attach the aluminum tube and the elevation bracket to the
azimuth bracket.
You must now have all the bracket parts and the extension arm attached
to the access point.
Use four screws and screw in-anchors to attach the azimuth bracket attachment
to the wall.